Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland will move to Level 0 on 19^th July, however “mitigations” including the mandatory wearing of face masks will remain in place for “some time to come”. In contrast to Boris’s plan.

From 19^th July Scots will be able to:

• Meet up 8 people from 4 households inside a house and they can stay overnight
• Meet up to 10 people from 4 households in an indoor public place
• Meet up to 15 people up to 15 households outdoors (with no requirement to distance)
• Under 12s will not count towards the total number of people or households meeting
• Will be able to travel anywhere in Scotland
• Up to 200 people will be able to attend weddings or funerals

Modifications to the original plan include:

• Hospitality venues to close at midnight
• 1m distance will be required between groups outdoors
• Businesses will be asked to support home working

The Scottish government is hoping to lift the remaining legal restriction on 9 August…